Articles by Ben Martin

  • Academy selection for hoopsters

    Six Colac basketballers are on the pathway to representing the state after earning selection in a regional academy.

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  • Tigers nominate for AFL mid-season draft

    Two Colac Tigers footballers will hope to follow a similar path into the AFL as teammate Joffy Simpkin after nominating for the AFL’s mid-season draft.

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  • Colac feared Tiger had shoulder fracture

    The Colac Tigers have revealed they feared veteran Travis Woodmason had a fracture in his shoulder.

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  • Falcons’ team to have few changes

    The Geelong Falcons say their girls’ side could be almost unchanged next year as it looks to bounce back from its grand final loss, with five of six Colac Imperials still in the mix.

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  • Wild weather fails to deter Colac archers

    Archers were losing their annexes and a woman was trapped under a gazebo as wild weather swept through the Otways on the eve of Colac Otway Archers’ annual shoot.

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  • Swans no match for Manson

    Colac Imperials footballer Ruby Manson outscored South Barwon off her own boot to lead her team to victory in the first official round of the AFL Barwon women’s season.

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  • Duo steps up in Braves’ loss

    Jack Conway and Josh Robertson earned promotion to the top side for the first time this season as the Colac Braves suffered their second loss of the year.

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  • Recruit kicks gamewinner in victory over Lorne

    Recruit Daniel Simpson was the hero in Birregurra’s win against reigning premier Lorne, handing the Dolphins back-to-back losses for the first time since 2018.

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